Joseph D. Kern
About Joe
Joe defends financial institutions in state and federal courts throughout the country in matters involving consumer financial services litigation. Having previously worked for various mortgage banks and lenders, Joe is able to provide his clients with valuable insight throughout the litigation process. He advises clients on claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and other state and federal consumer protection laws.
Joe began his legal career as a law clerk for a firm in Chicago. During law school, he also completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Allen S. Goldberg of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, JD, 2011
- University of Iowa, BBA, high distinction, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Recent Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) Cases, Compliance, and Best Practices," Hinshaw's 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, October 27, 2022
Blog Post
Event
- 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Press Release
Interests
Did you know...
In his free time, Joe likes to travel, read, golf, watch movies, go for runs, explore Chicago—basically do anything outside. Joe is also an avid Chicago sports fan and enjoys going to Chicago Cubs’ games whenever he gets the chance.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Recent Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) Cases, Compliance, and Best Practices," Hinshaw's 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, October 27, 2022
Blog Post
Event
- 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Press Release
Joe's Insights
Press Release
Jan 3, 2023
Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices
Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Oct 7, 2019
Press Release
Jan 3, 2023
Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices
Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Oct 7, 2019
